East Lancs Branch

Non Branch Events

This page is for all non-Branch activity, including Regional/National CAMRA meetings, socials and beer festivals, independent beer & cider events, tap-takeover and meet the brewer sessions.

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  • 32nd Carlisle Beer and Cider Festival Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 October 2025 Solway CAMRA branch

    Held at the Station Hotel directly next to the railway station.

    Opening hours: Thursday 12:00 to 22:00; Friday 12:00 to 22:00; and Saturday 12:00 to 22:00.

    Beer & Cider List: Over 50 cask beers and ciders. A spreadsheet of the beers and ciders will be found here when ready

    Prices: Admission £3 (members*) £5 (non-members). *Valid membership card required.

    Prices :- Cask ales and ciders: £1.40 per 1/3 pt. and £2.10 per1/2 pt. Two strong cask ales: £2.80 per 1/3 pt. and £4.20 per 1/2 pt.

    Key Keg beers: £2.10 per 1/3 pt. Payment by card welcomed.

    Beer Tokens: Yellow £2.10 and White £1.40. If needed, you can exchange white for yellow or vice versa at the Key Keg Bar or the Admission Desk. Food: the hotel will be selling a variety of meals during the Festival until around 20:30.

    Facebook CarlisleBeerFestival

  • Tap Takeover: Moorhouse's @ Royal Monday 27 October 2025 Royal

    Moorhouse's Brewery will be taking over the Taps at The Royal Hotel Great Harwood. Showcasing their New Ales. A Brewery Representative will be giving a talk about the brewing processes at 6pm - 8pm on Monday 27th October. Taster Samples will be available. All pints £3.85. An evening not to be missed.

  • Tap Takeover: Moorhouses @ 1B Tap House Friday 31 October – Sunday 2 November 2025 1B Tap House

    Moorhouses brewery to takeover the hand pumps.

    Moorhouse’s Brewery, founded in 1865 in Burnley, Lancashire, is best known for its distinctive range of traditional cask ales inspired by local folklore and witchcraft legends. Originally established as a producer of low-alcohol drinks, it evolved into a celebrated regional brewer, gaining recognition for award-winning beers such as Pendle Witches Brew and Black Cat. With a reputation for quality and consistency, Moorhouse’s combines heritage and craftsmanship to create characterful ales that remain a favorite across pubs in the North West and beyond.

  • Back to Black Beer Festival 2025 Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 November 2025 [NB, not a CAMRA event]

    One for the lovers of dark beers!

    Held annually at the Victorian Craft Beer Café - Halifax

    30+ black beers (cask and craft)

    FREE ENTRY open from 12pm daily

  • Tap Takeover: Wishbone @ 1B Tap House Friday 14 – Sunday 16 November 2025 1B Tap House

    Wishbone brewery to takeover the hand pumps.

    Wishbone Brewery, based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, is a modern independent brewery known for its creative and hop-forward beers. Established in 2015, it produces a wide range of styles, from traditional cask ales to bold, contemporary craft brews, often featuring vibrant flavor profiles and innovative recipes. With a focus on quality, experimentation, and community, Wishbone has built a strong reputation among beer enthusiasts for delivering distinctive, well-crafted beers that showcase both tradition and modern brewing flair.

  • Lancashire Branches Meeting - November 2025 Saturday 15 November 2025 Canine Club

    Come along and find out what is happening in and around the Lancashire area and nationally to do with real ale, real cider and perry and the great British pub.

    The meeting starts at 12:30 prompt.

    All members welcome.

  • Otley Beer Festival 2025 Friday 28 – Saturday 29 November 2025 [NB, not a CAMRA event]

    In partnership with Otley Rugby Club
    Cross Green LS21 1HE

    28th - 29th November
    12 noon until 11pm

    40 Real Ales
    Craft Kegs, Cider, Perry, Gin, Prosecco
    Food, Soft Drinks, Music, Good Times

    £10 Entry & Presales from otleybeerfestival.co.uk
    With Festival Glass & Programme
    £2.50 Beer Tokens Sold Separately

  • Tap Takeover: Ossett x Rat brewery @ 1B Tap House Friday 5 December 2025 1B Tap House

    Ossett x Rat breweries to takeover the handpumps.

  • Whitworth Valley Brewing Taproom Pop Up Friday 19 – Sunday 21 December 2025 Whitworth Valley Brewing Taproom

    The last Taproom Pop Up of 2025

    Friday 4pm - 9pm
    Saturday 2pm - 9pm
    Sunday 2pm - 7pm (Sup up....it's on til it's gone!)

    ** CASH ONLY BAR **

    5 of our delicious cask-conditioned real ales on at £2.50 a pint and a small selection of 'other' chilled drinks available for the non beer drinkers of course! (Cider, Lager, Wine, Soft Drinks)

    2 pint carry out available!!
    Take home your favourite tipple for £5.50 per container

    Feel free to bring in your own food, snacks, takeaway etc.

    Unfortunately no dogs allowed inside.
    As you can appreciate, it's a small tap room in a working brewery.....however, plenty of seating out front. It's basic and functional - not pretty, but it does the job!
    This way you can bring your four legged pals and sit outside with them if you wish. We have water bowls for them

    No parking in the industrial estate please, main barrier gate will be locked overnight. It's a really short walk from the main road or take the bus, route 464!

    Unit 4, Daniel Street Industrial Estate, Whitworth, Lancashire. OL12 8BX.

    Cheers to the beers, we can't firkin wait to welcome you!

  • Bent and Bongs Beer Bash 2026 Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 February 2026

    The Bent and Bongs Beer Bash is governed and operated by a charity and normally run in association with the Leigh, Atherton & Tyldesley Branch of CAMRA (previously known as South East Lancs CAMRA branch).

    Dates and Times:
    Thursday 5 February 6pm - 11pm Admission TBC
    Friday 6 February 4pm - 11pm Admission TBC
    Saturday 7 February 12pm - 9pm Admission TBC

    Entry to the beer festival is pay-on-the-door only. There are no advance tickets other than those for sponsors.

    Discount for CAMRA members. Bring your card – you won’t get the discount without it.

    Location:
    Atherton Roller Rink, Bolton Rd, Atherton, Manchester M46 9JG. (close to Atherton Central Station on main road into town just before ASDA)

    Visit bentnbongs.com for more information

  • Liverpool Beer Festival 2026 Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 February 2026 Liverpool & Districts CAMRA branch

    The only CAMRA Real Ale and Cider Festival in Liverpool, run by Liverpool & Districts CAMRA, is held in the Lutyens Crypt within the Metropolitan Cathedral.

    Visit liverpoolcamra.org.uk for more information and to buy tickets.

    Tickets go on sale in November and most sessions sell out in advance.

    Lutyens Crypt, Metropolitan Cathedral, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool L3 5TQ

  • Wigan Beer & Cider Festival 2026 Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 March 2026 Wigan CAMRA branch

    Run by Wigan CAMRA branch

    Held at Robin Park Leisure Centre, Loire Dr, Newtown, Wigan WN5 0UL (shuttle buses run from the town centre)

    Check out the links below for more information.

    Website beerfestival.wigancamra.org.uk
    Facebook wiganbeerfest
    X/Twitter wiganbeerfest

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